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 Bill Status of HB5642  98th General Assembly


Short Description:  HIGHWAYS - TEXT STOPS

House Sponsors
Rep. Kenneth Dunkin

Last Action
DateChamber Action
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

Statutes Amended In Order of Appearance
605 ILCS 5/4-224 new


Synopsis As Introduced
Amends the Illinois Highway Code. Provides that the Department of Transportation may analyze the State highway system to identify areas, such as rest stops or improved shoulders, where vehicles may safely stop for the purpose of using a cell phone or other communication device. Provides that the Department of Transportation may erect signs alerting drivers to the presence of these areas.

Actions 
DateChamber Action
  2/13/2014HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Kenneth Dunkin
  2/14/2014HouseFirst Reading
  2/14/2014HouseReferred to Rules Committee
  12/3/2014HouseSession Sine Die

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